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MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.…
Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.…
Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.…
People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.…
Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.…
UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’
Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.…
Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.…
Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit
IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.…
'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'
A levy on overnight stays in England and Wales, 9/11 anniversary and Dame Esther Rantzen lead Friday's papers.…
Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.…
Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.…
Iran claims to have captured a US ‘sail drone’ near Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.…
We want to move beyond elections, face of India's 'cockroach' movement tells BBC
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.…
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.…
Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
The attacks came to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy in the first decades of this century, the BBC’s security correspo…
Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.…
This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records
Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.…
Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.…
Two goals in two games - Sesko gives Man Utd a different threat
Benjamin Sesko's return to Manchester United's starting line-up is well timed ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Manchester City…
Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president
Joe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionAn ally of Donald Trump said on Thursday that…
Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary
Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York’s Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.…
Russian strike hits shopping centre in central Ukraine
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad killed at least four people.…
Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen
Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza’s hospitals to ration electricity…
Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military says it has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon.…
What’s happening in Yemen and how did we get here?
Fighting has reignited in Yemen as Houthi forces push south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.…
Canada offers air defense support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits
Canadian PM Mark Carney hosts president in Calgary, where he grew up alongside large Ukrainian communityCanada offered support on Thursday to boost Uk…
Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement?
Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.…
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules
The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.…
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.…